2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK service

7-44 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft
boots
N00941800077
Check the following parts for damage and grease leaks:

Ball joint boots of the front suspension and steering link-
age

Bellows on both ends of the drive shaft
Exhaust system
N00942200108
The best way to keep carbon monoxide gas from entering
inside your vehicle is to have the engine exhaust system prop-
erly serviced.
Have a competent mechanic inspect the complete exhaust sys-
tem and nearby body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated,
or mispositioned parts if you notice any of the following:

A change in the sound of the exhaust system

The smell of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle

The underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged
Also check the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication, oil changes, or required service. Any open
seams or loose connections could let dangerous exhaust fumes
seep into the luggage compartment and passenger compart-
ments. Check for any of the following conditions:
Check for holes or exhaust gas leaks caused by corrosion
or damage.

Check the joints and connections for looseness or exhaust
gas leaks.

Check the rubber hangers and brackets for damage.
WA R N I N G
!
Carbon monoxide gas from your vehicle’s exhaust is
poisonous. Breathing these fumes can cause uncon-
sciousness or death.
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8-2 Customer assistance/Reporting Safety Defects
8Consumer information (For vehicles sold in
U.S.A.)
N01047100100
This information is provided in compliance with the require-
ments of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
Department of Transportation. It provides the purchasers
and/or prospective purchasers with information on reporting
safety defects. Uniform tire quality gradingDOT quality grades - All passenger vehicle tires must conform
to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades. The
specific grade rating in each grade category is shown on the
side wall of the tires on your vehicle. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1
1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The relative perfor-
mance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and
C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pave-
ment as measured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
Temperature A, B, CThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, represent-
ing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability
to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high tempera-
ture can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which
all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi-
cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
WA R N I N G
!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
WA R N I N G
!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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8-4 Customer assistance/Reporting Safety Defects
8
For vehicles sold in Puerto RicoTo contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean, Inc.
call 1-787-251-8715 or write to:For vehicles sold in GuamTo contact Triple J Enterprises Inc.
call (671)649-3673 or write to:For vehicles sold in SaipanTo contact Triple J Motors
call (670)234-7133 or write to:
For vehicles sold in American SamoaTo contact Pacific Marketing Inc.
call 684(699)9140 or write to:
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean, Inc.
Customer Service Department
P.O. Box 192216
SAN JUAN PR 00919-2216
Triple J Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 6066
TAMUNING
GUAM 96931
Triple J Motors
P.O. Box 500487
SAIPAN, MP96950-0487Pacific Marketing, Inc.
P.O. Box 698
PAGO PAGO,
AMERICAN SAMOA AS, 96799
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Alphabetical index
1
A
Accessory (installation) 1-8
ACD (Active center differential system) 3-136
Active stability control (ASC) 3-149
Air cleaner filter 7-14
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-25
,5-35
Important air conditioning operating tips 5-45
Manual air conditioning 5-6
,5-16
Air purifier 5-46
All-wheel drive system 3-133
Aluminum wheels 7-96
Antenna
Roof antenna 5-141
Anti-lock braking system 3-143
Warning light / display 3-144,3-145
Arm rest 2-9
Assist grip 3-304
Audio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-46
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger 5-
74
Error codes 5-130
,5-132
Handling of compact discs 5-138
Steering wheel audio remote control switch 5-127
Automatic air conditioning 5-25
,5-35
Auxiliary audio connector (RCA) 5-125
Auxiliary video connector (RCA) 5-125
B
Back-up lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
replacement 7-83
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-44
Battery 7-23
Charging system warning light 3-226
Disconnection and connection 7-27
During cold weather 7-26
Specification 9-9
Bluetooth 2.0 interface 3-253
Bottle holder 3-301
Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-143
Braking 4-7
Fluid 7-21
,9-10
Hose 7-43
Parking brake 3-76
Parking brake lever stroke 7-39
Pedal 3-139
Pedal free play 7-39
Power brakes 3-140
Service brake 3-139
Brake assist 3-142
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-56
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Alphabetical index
6
S
Safe driving techniques 4-6
Seat 2-2
Arm rest 2-9
Front seats 2-3
Heated seats 2-7
Rear seats 2-9
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Seat belt 2-16
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-22
Child restraint 2-26
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning 2-20
Force limiter 2-25
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-21
Maintenance and inspection 2-36
Pre-tensioner 2-24
Seat belt extender 2-23
Seat belt instructions 2-17
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-23
Service brake 3-139
Service precautions 7-2
Snow tires 7-38
Spark plugs 7-42
SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) 3-112
Steering
Power steering fluid 7-22
,9-10
Tilt lock lever 3-78
Wheel lock 3-30
,3-88Storage spaces 3-294
Sun roof 3-73
Sun visors 3-286
Supplemental Restraint System 2-37
How the Supplement Restraint System works 2-41
Servicing 2-61
Warning light/display 2-46
T
Tail and stop lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Replacement 7-81
Tank capacity 1-5
,9-10
Theft-alarm system
System 3-63
Tire pressure monitoring system 3-162
Warning light/display 3-164
Tires 7-29
How to change a tire 6-8
Inflation pressure 7-32
Maintenance 7-34
Quality grading 8-2
Replacing tires and wheels 7-34
Rotation 7-36
Size (tire and wheel) 9-9
Snow tires 7-38
Tire and loading information placard 4-10
,9-4
Tire chains 7-38
Tread wear indicators 7-35
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NOTE
Maintenance recordName of Owner Date of Purchase
Address of Owner Model of Vehicle
Name and Address of Dealer Vehicle Identification Number
Service Performed DateKilometers
MilesInspection and Maintenance Item
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